Biography: Marco Polo


Subjects: History, Social Studies
Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Source: Biography Classroom

Retraces the path of the great adventurer and reveals what is known of his private life. Leading historians and historic re-enactments bring Marco Polo's fabled journeys to life. This episode of Biography also explores his capture by Genoan forces.

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60-minute runtime; two-year copyright clearance.

June 1 at 7:00am ET/PT

Biography: Marco Polo

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